Startmate Pitch Night (Melbourne)

2026-10-08 · 17:30:00 · Melbourne

Startmate Pitch Night brings together early-stage founders, investors, and operators in Melbourne on October 8, 2026, to watch up-and-coming startups from Australia and New Zealand pitch.

Hear directly from up-and-coming founders building in Australia and New Zealand. Join Startmate's Pitch Night to hear from early-stage startups at the ground floor in a high-signal room of operators, investors, and builders.

Founder brief

Who should attend

Early-stage founders working across SaaS, AI, deeptech, or general startups benefit from seeing how peers present their companies. While open pitch spots are not available for attendees, founders seeking insights into pre-seed and seed fundraising will gain valuable perspective on how peer ventures articulate their value.

What happens

Starting at 17:30, the gathering centers on live presentations from selected emerging startups. Attendees watch early-stage teams share their ventures from the ground floor, providing a direct view into what Australian and New Zealand founders are building right now.

Who's in the room

Participants assemble a focused crowd of investors, experienced operators, and active builders. The gathering gathers individuals invested in the regional ecosystem, offering founders opportunities to encounter peers and capital providers interested in early-stage ventures.

How to prepare

Secure an admission ticket for 12 AUD in advance and verify the Melbourne location once confirmed. Bring a succinct verbal summary of your own business to share during conversations before and after the presentations, and formulate questions about market validation for the founders on stage.

Organizer: ANZ Startup Events Calendar

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At a glance

Tickets
12 aud
Stage
Pre seed, Seed
Sectors
General Startup, SaaS, AI, Deeptech

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